The Challenge
A leading packaging supply distributor in the Midwest partners with manufacturers to deliver complete packaging and supply chain solutions. One of its national manufacturing customers distributes products to more than 200 locations across the United States.

During routine interplant transfers, pallets containing finished goods were shifting in transit due to unstable pallet loads. While the products themselves remained undamaged, the exterior packaging frequently became crushed or torn, requiring costly internal repackaging before shipment. In some cases, damaged packaging reached customers, resulting in avoidable complaints and a diminished customer experience.

The customer needed a simple, cost-effective solution to stabilize pallet loads without disrupting existing operations.

The Solution
Working with its distribution partner, Presto Tape recommended reinforcing pallet loads with strapping tape prior to interplant shipment. This straightforward addition improved load stability during transportation while requiring minimal changes to the customer’s packaging process.

The solution was quickly implemented across interplant transfers with little additional labor or operational disruption.

The Results
The impact was immediate and measurable:
• 11% reduction in internal repackaging
• 3% reduction in customer complaints
• Improved pallet stability during transportation
• Lower packaging and labor costs
• Improved on-time service and customer satisfaction
By addressing a common transportation challenge with a simple packaging enhancement, the customer reduced waste, improved operational efficiency, and strengthened the quality of deliveries throughout its nationwide distribution network.

Why Presto Tape?
At Presto Tape, we believe the best solutions are often the simplest. By understanding our customers’ operations and collaborating with distribution partners, we develop practical packaging solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and protect our customers’ products throughout the supply chain.
Whether you’re protecting products, stabilizing shipments, or improving manufacturing processes, Presto Tape delivers solutions that move your business forward.